Merry Mellow Fudgies Food

MERRY MALLOW FUDGIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In large mixer bowl, beat butter, the 1 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy.
• Beat in eggs one at a time; add vanilla.
• Add flour mixture; beat at low speed until combined. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
• Shape one level tablespoon of dough around each marshmallow; seal edges. Roll in granulated sugar.
• Place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until cookies crack, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes; transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
• Store in airtight container.

SWEET DREAMS CHOCOLATE FUDGE CANDY

Steps:

• Line an 8 by 8-inch pan with aluminum foil. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine marshmallow cream, sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt. Bring to a full boil, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until thick.
• Remove from heat and pour in the milk chocolate chips. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours or until firm. Cut to small squares and wrap in the "dream" or parchment paper.

FUDGIES

Steps:

• Bring the sugar, chocolate, milk, butter, and salt to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan, stirring frequently. Let the mixture boil for 2 minutes; take the saucepan off the heat.
• Stir in the peanut butter, oats, and vanilla. "Mix swiftly but well," Cindy says. Drop from a teaspoon onto waxed paper. Let the Fudgies set for at least 1/2 hour before anyone touches them.

MERRY CHERRY FUDGIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Mix 1/4 cup butter and cream cheese. Stir in flour, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa and the vanilla. Divide into 24 pieces. Press in bottom and side of 24 ungreased small muffin cups, 1 3/4x1 inch. Mix filling ingredients. Spoon 2 teaspoons into each.
• Bake 18 to 20 minutes. Cool 1 hour.
• Loosen cookies with tip of knife. Remove to cooling rack. Mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar and cherry juice. Drizzle over cookies; sprinkle with additional chopped cherries if desired.